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How far is Madrid from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) is 3071 miles / 4942 kilometers / 2669 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Madrid

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Madrid. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3070.970 miles
  • 4942.247 kilometers
  • 2668.600 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3066.325 miles
  • 4934.772 kilometers
  • 2664.564 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Madrid?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Madrid generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Madrid

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E
Destination Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W